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In general, an algorithm is a set of instructions that is assigned a specific analytical task. It most often applies to mathematics and computer science.

For websites and digital marketers, algorithms refer to the many programs designed to analyze and assess either a website, individual digital elements, or user behavior on a site. Based on this data, the algorithm could then be designed to rank a website, list a web element as a search result, or suggest content to a user, such as on Youtube or Facebook.

jQuery is a Javascript (JS) library. It’s designed to streamline usage of JS elements on websites and how they interact with other coding languages and site functions.

Refers to the speed at which the elements on a web page load. Site speed relates to ease of use, and is also a metric used by search engine algorithms in determining site health.